Would you strike Barack Obama from the jury panel?
By Jill D. Schmid, Ph.D. Obama arrived this morning (11/8/17) at the Daly Center in Chicago for jury duty in Cook County, but he didn’t
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
November 9, 2017
Defining Your Fundamental Goal in Voir Dire
By Thomas M. O’Toole, Ph.D. It has been a busy few months of picking juries for our consultants at Sound Jury Consulting. I have picked
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
March 27, 2017
Four Fundamental Misconceptions About Mock Trials
By Thomas M. O’Toole, Ph.D. Mock trials are a popular tool for attorneys who want to learn how jurors will react to their cases. Mock
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
October 27, 2016
5 Common Ways Attorneys Waste Precious Voir Dire Time
By Thomas M. O’Toole, Ph.D. Recently, I picked a jury in the Pacific Northwest where the judge provided the attorneys for each side limited time
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
August 16, 2016
Testimony and the Right Place for Righteous Indignation
By Jill D. Schmid, Ph.D. The other day I was watching FBI Director Comey’s testimony to Congress regarding the FBI’s Clinton email investigation and findings.
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
July 14, 2016
The Sniper Defense Episode 12 – Crafting Effective Opening Statements
In this episode of The Sniper Defense, Thomas M. O’Toole, Ph.D. discusses practical tips for crafting effective opening statements.
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
June 15, 2016
5 Reasons a Good Cross is Better than a Great Direct
By Thomas M. O’Toole, Ph.D. Many attorneys and academics love to debate when cases are won or lost. Some argue that cases are won or
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
June 1, 2016
The Sniper Defense Episode 11 – Strategies for Influencing Jurors’ Notes
In this episode of The Sniper Defense, Podcast Playbook for Defense Attorneys, Thomas M. O’Toole, Ph.D. discusses strategies for defense attorneys to exert greater influence
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
May 21, 2016
The Sniper Defense Episode 10 – 10 Common Mistakes that Lead to Losses
In this episode of The Sniper Defense, Tom discusses the 10 common mistakes made by defense attorneys that cause them to lose at trial.
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
May 11, 2016
5 Simple & Essential Exercises for Defense Theme & Story Development
By Thomas M. O’Toole, Ph.D. “Themes” and “story” have been the buzzwords of the jury consulting industry for nearly forty years. Judging from the vast
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
April 25, 2016
The Sniper Defense Episode 9 – Cross Examination Strategy
In this episode of The Sniper Defense, Tom discusses practical strategies for defense attorneys to consider as they try to make the most of their
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
April 24, 2016
The Sniper Defense Episode 8 – Reptile and Its Implications for Defense Strategy
In episode 8 of The Sniper Defense, podcast playbook for defense attorney, jury expert Thomas M. O’Toole, Ph.D. discusses the popular plaintiff strategy Reptile and
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
April 4, 2016
The Sniper Defense Episode 7 – Common Personality Types in Jury Deliberations
After a brief hiatus, The Sniper Defense podcast is back with an all new episode. In this episode, Thomas M. O’Toole, Ph.D. discusses the common
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
March 24, 2016
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March 24, 2016
5 Ways Defense Attorneys Fail to Adequately Prepare Their Key Witnesses
By Thomas M. O’Toole, Ph.D. Defense witnesses such as 30(b)(6) witnesses and key employees make or break the case. These witnesses serve a symbolic role
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
March 9, 2016
The Sniper Defense Episode 6 – 10 Key Turning Points in Jury Deliberations
In this episode of The Sniper Defense, Podcast Playbook for the Defense, jury expert Thomas M. O’Toole, Ph.D. discusses the ten key turning points in
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
February 25, 2016
“Getting Out the Vote” in Deliberations
By Jill D. Schmid, Ph.D. “Voter turnout was not as high as I had wanted” – Sanders “Trump takes Upstate as voter turnout exceeds expectations.”
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
February 24, 2016
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February 19, 2016
The Sniper Defense Episode 5 – An Effective Process for Developing Defense Strategies
In this episode of The Sniper Defense, Podcast Playbook for Defense Attorneys, Thomas O’Toole, Ph.D. discusses a process that defense attorneys can use to develop
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
February 19, 2016
5 Reasons Defense Attorneys Should Not Worry About The Reptile Strategy
By Thomas M. O’Toole, Ph.D. Reptile has become a popular topic of discussion for attorneys across the country, perhaps because folks like myself continue to
Thomas O'Toole, Ph.D.
February 17, 2016
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